Decision Support Systems for Sustainable Development

. Ed(s): Kersten, Gregory E.; Mikolajuk, Z.; Yeh, Anthony Gar-on

ISBN 10: 0792385829 / ISBN 13: 9780792385820

Edité par Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1999

Explores the area of decision support system (DSS) in the context of sustainable development. This book covers the concept of sustainable development, defines DSS and how it can be used in the planning and management of sustainable development, and examines the state of the art in DSS use. Editor(s): Kersten, Gregory E.; Mikolajuk, Z.; Yeh, Anthony Gar-on. Num Pages: 423 pages, 53 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KJQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 796. . 1999. Hardback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. N° de réf. du vendeur V9780792385820

Synopsis :

In recent years, much work has been done in formulating and clarifying the concept of sustainable development and related theoretical and research issues. Now, the challenge has shifted to designing and stimulating processes of effective planning and decision-making, at all levels of human activity, in such a way as to achieve local and global sustainable development. Information technology can help a great deal in achieving sustainable development by providing well-designed and useful tools for decision makers. One such tool is the decision support system, or DSS.
This book explores the area of DSS in the context of sustainable development. As DSS is a very new technique, especially in the developing world, this book will serve as a reference text, primarily for managers, government officials, and information professionals in developing countries. It covers the concept of sustainable development, defines DSS and how it can be used in the planning and management of sustainable development, and examines the state of the art in DSS use. Other interested readers will include students, teachers, and analysts in information sciences; DSS designers, developers, and implementors; and international development agencies.

À propos de l?auteur: Gregory Kersten is Director of the Centre for Computer Assisted Management, School of Business, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada. Zbigniew Mikolajuk is a program specialist in information technology for Canada's International Development Research Centre. Anthony Gar-On Yeh is Assistant Director of the Centre for Urban Planning and Environmental Management, University of Hong Kong.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Decision Support Systems for Sustainable ...
Éditeur : Kluwer Academic Publishers
Date d'édition : 1999
Reliure : Couverture rigide
Etat : New